If you had bought yourself as a special treat an expensive theatre ticket for tomorrow…

[CurlewKate]

…and you have just discovered that what would usually be a 1 hour 12 minute train journey and a 10 minute walk each way will now, because of train problems, will be at least 3 hours each way,much of it on a non air conditioned bus, would you still go?

Nope

Yes I would.

You said a fire affected the train station. I'm guessing MCR. Try the Voco hotel on Portland Street, it was perfect for friends of ours to stay after watching Pulp on Saturday

Can you drive ? I would not be spending that long in a bus . Is this the signal fire at Rainham ?

It would all depend on so many factors, such what I was going to see, how much "expensive" was, what I was doing that day, what I was doing the day after, and so on. It's not a black and white question.

Drive and park

Book a hotel so you don’t need to worry about the return journey. Have a great time!

No. Not unless I could stay over. I'd see the money as wasted. It was spent for something I would enjoy, as a way to chill out and relax. A 6hr journey in one day on top of the play would in no way be fun.

I would, but would possibly look into whether I could drive to a different town with a working train line rather than taking the bus. Or look at driving to the edge of the underground. If it's Kent, it's pretty easy to park near Greenwich and get in from there.

I’d drive.

It’s not hot today and the trains are running anyway-so all academic. Thanks all!

I still would. But if it’s London I’d consider parking on the outskirts and getting the tube in. Plenty of stations where it’s easy to park for the day.

Yes, I would still go. And I would treat myself to a new book for the journey, take some nice snacks etc and make a day of it 😊

I hope we have fun! It looks tremendous…

good they’ve got the line fixed! Have fun.

Tell us what it was like.

I can’t wait 😝!

You're making me think about getting a ticket now! There are a few left. Hope it's really good - do tell us.

I’d go.

I hope you have gone OP. There will be alternative train routes even if it involved getting a taxi/bus to another station.

Have a fantastic time 😊

Yes
Get a fan and decent book and settle in

I went to the matinee performance today and it was absolutely brilliant! This was in part due to the (mostly) school children in the pit area. They were fully engaged and often screaming with delight, which was a real joy. The overall production meant this was the best Shakespeare play I’ve seen to date! It was genuinely funny and very entertaining! I think Will would’ve been proud! Well done Nick!

I only booked the (seated) tickets at the beginning of the week and there was availability but there were far more empty seats than I expected (there was chaos at London Bridge station due to rail problems so hope @CurlewKate was able to get into town today!).

Hello @Hermiaxx! I was just coming on to say roughly the same thing-wasn’t it great? And I think this is the first time I’ve ever thought school parties added to a performance! I liked the little bits of modern English thrown in-i thought that was a very clever way of making sure anyone who didn’t know the play would get the subtleties too. Loved Oberon being the one “enamoured of an ass”- that worked really well. I think it’s certainly the funniest Shakespeare I’m ever seen.

There were plenty of seats-I don’t know why I thought it was sold out- and I actually think it wouldn’t matter where you sat. Please go if you can!

I know! When I saw all the school kids my initial thought was I hope they don’t ruin it (remembering myself at their age I think!). I agree with all your comments - I’ve seen a few ‘modern’ productions of great plays in the last year or so and this shows not only can it be done but done beautifully!

I agree go if you can (and take a bus load of school kids with you!).